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Subject: GPS antennas
From: Robert L. Nuckolls III <72770.552@compuserve.com>
Date: Wed, 5 Mar 1997 22:14:04

>Can anyone venture a guess on why a remote antenna for a GPS unit
>costs $300 to $400??? 


   Sure, if it's an ACTIVE antenna . . . amplifier built into
   the base and powered either by special coupler that
   carries power up the coax -or- separate leads to the
   power bus.

   Passive antennas are much less expensive and can even
   be constructed by the amateur builder. A gentleman gave
   a forum at OSH last year on this topic. I'm trying
   to track down the information and make it downloadable
   from our website.

      Regards,

      Bob . . .
      AeroElectric Connection

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